US launches third night of strikes on Iran

The US has carried out its third consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, hitting targets in Kish, Qeshm, and Bandar Abbas, while Trump simultaneously announced a maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In a striking policy reversal, Trump declared ships will be charged for safe passage through the strait — a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil trade. The UAE reported one person killed in a tanker strike, signalling the conflict is already drawing in regional neighbours.